Housekeeper- Full Time

Bethel University; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel University is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean and welcoming environment across its facilities. The role involves cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with at least one year of commercial or domestic housekeeping experience. This is a full-time position requiring physical stamina and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License is required.
• 1 year of commercial or domestic housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties across university facilities.
• Ensure proper maintenance of restrooms and common areas.
• Assist with special events and emergency cleaning needs.

Skills

Cleaning and disinfecting

Safety compliance

Equipment use

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment across university facilities. This role supports the University’s mission by ensuring that classrooms, offices, residence halls, restrooms, and common areas are properly cleaned and maintained for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The housekeeper contributes to health, safety, and positive campus experiences through consistent custodial services and adherence to institutional cleaning standards. The housekeeper is responsible for performing routine custodial duties to ensure campus buildings are clean, orderly, and sanitary.

Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, laboratories, dorm room (when applicable), and common areas; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing floors; emptying trash; restocking restroom supplies; and reporting maintenance issues or safety hazards. This position requires the safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals, adherence to university safety procedures, and compliance with environmental and sanitation regulations. Housekeepers may work independently or as part of a facilities team and may be assigned to specific buildings or rotating areas across campus. The role may also involve supporting special events, performing deep-cleaning tasks during academic breaks, and assisting with emergency cleaning needs.

Under the general direction of: Sr. Director of Campus Operations and University Events

Under the direct supervision of: Director of Housekeeping

Responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to overtime as deemed necessary.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• General cleaning
• Restroom maintenance
• Equipment and supply use
• Inspection and reporting
• Event and special cleaning support
• Health and safety compliance
• Team collaboration and customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Experience

Valid Driver License

Licensure, Registration, Certification

High School or GED equivalent

1 year of commercial or domestic housekeeping experience

Desired Qualifications

High School or GED equivalent

1 year of commercial or domestic housekeeping experience

Physical Requirements

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring moderate to heavy physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions

Work involves intermittent to occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements; may involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful elements in providing administrative or support services.